{"id":4765,"date":"2017-01-30T11:38:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T16:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=4765"},"modified":"2023-12-11T00:04:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T05:04:29","slug":"10-things-to-check-and-inspect-before-renting-an-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/10-things-to-check-and-inspect-before-renting-an-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Check and Inspect Before Renting an Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"
Moving into a new apartment can be a very exciting time for us all. However, it is important to not get ahead of yourself and let that excitement get the best of you. There can be many things wrong with an apartment that you may not see with the naked eye. The apartment might even qualify as illegal.<\/a> Thus, it is very important to do an in-depth check of the apartment before you agree to rent it. Here are 10 things you should inspect before renting a new apartment.<\/p>\n 1. Check the cell phone reception<\/strong><\/p>\n Our cell phones are more important in our lives than ever before. A ton of people rely on it for a ton of different things from work, to communicating with friends and family, and even keeping track of day to day tasks. If you can barely use your phone in your new apartment due to bad reception, that\u2019s a major problem. When you check the apartment out, make sure to try and use your phone\/make a call in different areas of the home to make sure the reception is consistent and up to your standards.<\/p>\n Wi-Fi is also something that\u2019s very important to us all. While some landlords include utilities such as water and heat in the rent, others might offer rental incentives such as cable and Wi-Fi, so don\u2019t forget to ask about the Wi-Fi situation.<\/p>\n 2. Check the water pressure and temperature<\/strong><\/p>\n This is something that normally flies under the radar, but is something we must deal with each and every day. There is nothing worse than wonky water temperature and water pressure that is much too hard or gentle. While you can\u2019t go and take a shower while inspecting the apartment, you can test the pressure and temperature on your hand to make sure it\u2019s suitable. If you notice that there are issues with it, consult with the landlord or company to see if something can be done about that before you move in.<\/p>\n 3. Make sure there are no \u201cpests\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Humans aren\u2019t the only things that like to call apartments home. Oftentimes, pests like bugs and rodents can find their way in, and that is obviously a huge problem for most people. Having pests residing in your apartment is unsanitary and just plain old gross in every way. The best way to check for these is to look inside or on top of the cabinets to see if there are any feces there. Also, checking the walls and baseboards for any large cracks or holes is also a good idea.<\/p>\n